This disc features acoustic solo recordings in the same style as American Recordings. The song selection leans toward songs from Cash's back catalog, as noted below each song. Total running time: 51:13

Originally recorded by Kristofferson for Kristofferson (1970) Johnny Cash Received permission to record it after calling Kristofferson personally who expressed amazement that anyone remembered the song. (Album Notes)

This disc feels more like Unchained. Most of the performances are electric, have a lighthearted feel, and feature Cash backed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, members of Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Red Devils, or his extended family. This CD features many covers of songs Cash had not previously recorded. Total running time: 52:10

My Mother's Hymn Book is a collection of Christian spiritual songs and hymns that Cash originally learned from his mother while growing up. The album features only Cash's voice and a single acoustic guitar. This disc was released as a stand alone disc the following year (his 89th overall album) under the same title, and peaked at #9 on the Christian music album chart. In the album's liner notes Cash mentions that this is his favorite album he ever made.

This is not Cash's first album devoted to gospel music and hymns; he has recorded several such albums over his long career, and most of his albums have included at least one song of a spiritual nature. In fact, tracks 6, 9 and 10 were previously recorded for Hymns from the Heart (1962) and tracks 5, 11, 14 and 15 were previously recorded for Sings Precious Memories (1975).

This disc contains what the producers considered to be some of Cash's finest from his productive time at American Recordings; in essence, it is a "best of" compilation from the four albums he released under the label before passing away in 2003. Total running time: 52:14